Author: chris eilers

At CES 2015 (a global tradeshow for consumer electronics and consumer technology) happening at the beginning of this year, ASUS introduced their impressive phone called ASUS ZenFone Zoom and at IFA 2015 held in September, the company did it once again. However, after that, we heard nothing more about the Zoom until now. This time, we’ve got more information about ASUS ZenFone Zoom launch on the market.

What does ASUS ZenFone Zoom have to offer us?

According to many sources, the Zoom has appeared on TENAA (China’s state telecommunications certification authority), which hints that it will be released soon. So, if ASUS has ASUS ZenFone Selfie as a handset focusing on selfies, ZenFone Zoom will take care of the rear shooter and the photos it produces. In other words, it is a rear camera-centric smartphone. Specifically, the main cam is capable of 13 megapixels and equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS), laser autofocus, 10-element lens, super slim 3x optical zoom, and dual-color Real Tone Xenon flash. With such a special shooter, you will have beautiful, quality pics when zooming in. Note that optical zoom does not reduce image quality like digital zoom (which is basically just a crop).

Besides, other ASUS ZenFone Zoom specs include a 5MP secondary camera with an 88-degree F2.0 lens, a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a quad-core Atom 64-bit chip, a 3,000mAh battery, and up to 4GB RAM (which makes us sometimes think that it is an ASUS ZenFone 2 4GB RAM coming with a more powerful snapper).

When is ASUS ZenFone Zoom launch date and how much?

Being certified by TENAA means the release date is close. We predict it will happen in December or at least at the beginning of 2016. And the ASUS ZenFone Zoom price will not be so expensive since ASUS products are usually affordable. So, let’s wait and see!

As technology has been developing so much, we now do not need to bring a camera along with us to take photos since we can do that with our own smartphones. But, you may wonder whether your phone has the best shooter or not, which can somehow affect you picture quality. Therefore, today, we would like to introduce a camera comparison of 6 current flagships on the market to you. If you are owing one of them, you can check how good your device is; if no, you can take it as a reference for buying another new handset in the future.

Camera comparison of iPhone 6S Plus, Nexus 6P, Galaxy Note 5, LG G4, Moto X Pure Edition, and HTC One A9

Let’s have a side-by-side look at actual images taken with those smartphones and by Phonearena. Note that the tests were conducted under pretty the same conditions. Nonetheless, some small variations in the framing of the shots do exist because of their cams’ different aspect ratios, fields of view, and focal lengths. Anyhow, you will still easily recognize the differences and pick out the best for yourself.

Scene 1 – In a house

In this first scene, 3 phones have stood out: Nexus 6P, LG G4, and Apple iPhone 6S Plus as they produced photos with very good details and mostly realistic colors. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 somewhat made us disappointed. We expected that details in its photo should have been clearer without burning in lighter areas. Similarly, Moto X Pure Edition was in the same case and HTC One A9’s image was detailed, but unnaturally cold and with there was too much contrast.

Anyhow, which picture do you like most? 

Scene 2 – Outdoor environment

Outdoor environment with natural light seems a perfect condition for all kinds of cameras to show off their talents. Pictures are usually shot at low ISO and high shutter speed which will give little noise and lack of motion blur to the pics. For our phone cams, in general, the Moto X Pure Edition and the Nexus 6P were the best, for the photos’ details were very nice and clear. The Galaxy Note 5 also did a good job though perhaps its rear snapper sharpened the image too aggressively. The iPhone 6S Plus and the HTC One A9 were great as well. Meanwhile, the LG G4 were not. Its image was overexposed and blurry.

Again, tell us which picture do you like most? 

Scene 3 – Low light in the house

Overall, the devices were able to handle low-light situations well. Yet, the most outstanding one goes to LG G4. It stuck a good balance in exposure between the bright areas of the scene. The runner-ups are Nexus 6P and iPhone 6s Plus. Then, we have Galaxy Note 5. Although its photo was detailed enough, there were dark areas in the pic, making it not very beautiful. On the other hand, HTC One A9 had a totally different issue. Its photo was a bit overexposed and blurry once zoomed in, and so was the Moto X’s photo.

Scene 4 – Low light outside the house

This time, the photos were taken outdoors with night light. All the pics are pretty awesome generally, yet LG G4 can be number one with its bright, vivid image. Do you like it as we do?

Scene 5 – Flash comes along!

Last but not least, here are the photos captured with flashes in darkness and from a distance of about 1.2 meters. And… WOW. They all set the focus right. We notice HTC One A9 did better than the others. Every area was illuminated well without vignetting effect.

In the end…

Each phone camera has its own strengths and weaknesses. Some of them have high megapixels but sometimes cannot work as good as the lower ones. So, in your opinion, which can be the winner of this cam comparison?

(Source: phonearena)

Sony smartphones are no doubt among the most popular and best selling mobile devices in the market nowadays. Some of the best Sony Xperia smartphones for 2015 include (but are not limited to) Sony Xperia Z5 Premium with 4K display, Xperia Z5 with best 23MP camera in the world, Xperia M5 with 13MP selfie and more. How about a promising Xperia smartphone for 2016 with amazing specs, enough to keep us excited for a long while?

Sony Xperia ZX smartphone: dream device 2016

Let me introduce you to the Sony Xperia ZX smartphone. Expected to present in 2016, the Sony Xperia ZX is being rumored with all of the best specs you can think of: 6GB RAM, Android 6.0 and a decent battery of at least 4000 mAH. But 6GB RAM and Android 6.0 can also be found in other upcoming flagships. Then what is special about the Xperia ZX?

Designed by uva7 Dance, Sony Xperia ZX display is a 6’’ Full HD screen. With a TFT IPS Triluminous panel, Sony Xperia ZX display will produce brighter and sharper color for your pleasant viewing. Moreover, Sony Xperia ZX design will be a complete glass body measuring as slim as 6.0mm to maximize the good feeling when holding it in your hands.

The best thing about this Sony Xperia ZX is its camera sensors. For Sony Xperia ZX camera, it will be a double 23MP sensors. While we already saw 23MP rear camera on Sony Xperia Z5, a 23MP front camera is just beyond our imagination!!. And everything will fit in a 6.0 mm body? Crazy. Amazingly crazy.

Sony Xperia ZX: what to be expecting

Althoug Uva7 Dance gives his smartphone a Snapdragon 800 processor the time he designed it, by 2016 we can totally expect a powerful Snapdragon 820 to be on board. Appealing design, irresistible camera sensors, and a strong processor! What else are you looking for in a smartphone? Maybe a reasonable price tag would be highly appreciated!

Recently, we have spotted two Samsung smartphones that made us drop our jaws due to their beauty. Let’s check out Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, whose designs are likely to be inspired by Samsung Galaxy S6 design. They can be the first Samsung products to open 2016 for the company…

Samsung Galaxy 2016: A5 and A7 look like flagship

Designed like flagships

According to Anzhuo.cn, which is also the page that posted many pictures of Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, they are probably the second generations (or 2016 versions) of the original Galaxy A5 and A7 released in October, 2014 and January, 2015, respectively. However, we are not sure that the new phones would inherit their predecessors’ designs. Actually, they look like Samsung Galaxy S6 in terms of frame, home button and rear camera.

Looking at the pics, obviously the phones’ backs are made of not the same materials. While Galaxy A5 goes with a metal rear cover, Galaxy A7 chooses glass for its back. Apart from that, they both have similar big home physical buttons on the front surfaces and maybe fingerprint sensors are built in as well.

A mid-range and a higher-end phone to come in 2016

Previously, GFXBench once revealed the devices’ specifications. Accordingly, the A5 is coded as SM-A510 and said to be equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7 SoC chip paired with Mali-T720 GPU. Other Samsung Galaxy A5 specs will probably include 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable) and a set of a 13MP rear plus a 5MP front camera. The whole handset will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS (we wonder why it is not the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow one).

As for the Samsung Galaxy A7 specs, there will be a quite different package of features. It is coded as SM-A710, purportedly coming with a 5.5-inch Full HD SAMOLED screen, a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 SoC chipset, Adreno 405 GPU, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB ROM (expandable). Also, the camera combo can consist of a 13MP main and a 5MP secondary snapper.

Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 price and availability

Specs are spotted on GFXBench and live pictures are seen on the internet? We can say that they are on the way. Though, Samsung has not made any official announcements yet, but the Q1 of 2016 seems a good time. Don’t you think? And for a mid-range smartphone, we hope it will cost around RM900 and the more premium one will be around RM1,200.

If you have any suggestions, share with us!

This time, we bring you 5 smartphones coming with huge batteries. You will not have to worry about running out of energy just after a few hours using your phone. Furthermore, some of them can even act as a power bank if necessary. Now, check them out!

1. iNew L4 – 5,000mAh

This phone is powered by a MTK6735 chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and Android 5.1 Lollipop. As for the camera, there are a 8MP primary and a 2MP front shooter. They may not the best cams but still can give you smooth, bright and beautiful shots. Other iNew L4 specs have a 5.5-inch HD IPS screen and an amazing 5,000mAh battery which can also play the role of a useful power bank.

Main iNew L4 features:

Display: 5.5 inch IPS OGS, HD resolution
CPU: MTK6735 64bit quad-core 1.3GHz
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
RAM + ROM: 1GB + 16GB
Camera: 13.0MP rear +  5.0MP front
SIM Card: Dual SIM dual standby, Ordinary SIM, Micro SIM
Network:

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/2100MHz
4G: LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz

2. Doogee T6 – 6,000mAh

Perhaps this brand is not very familiar with us but the phone Doogee T6 is really impressive with its up to 6,000mAh battery. With such huge capacity, you can comfortably use T6 for a couple of days. Moreover, it sports Pump Express quick-charging tech, promising that your handset can get a lot of energy in a short time. Though, the speed of charging has not been unveiled yet. Some other Doogee T6 specs include 2GB of RAM, a MediaTek MT6735 chipset, and a combo of  a 2MP selfie and a 8MP main camera.

Doogee T6 launch date is expected to be at the end of this month at the beginning of December. Then, we would know how much Doogee T6 price is and how to purchase it.

3. Bluboo X550 – 5,300mAh

Bluboo X550 price is $169.99 (about RM750) and it seems a good deal for a phone with 5,3000mAh battery like that. The cell is made by a California-based company called Amprius and in fact, the device is able to last through two days of average use with just one charge. Additionally, thanks to MediaTek’s PumpExpress Plus solution, the X550 can be charged very quickly.

Other Bluboo X550 specs are Android 5.1 Lollipop, a 5.5-inch HD display, a 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MTK6735 1.7GHz processor, 2GB RAM plus 16GB ROM. Besides, it also owns a microSD card slot, 4G LTE connectivity and a combo of a 13MP rear camera with a LED flash and a 2MP front-facing one. Those features are pretty good for a mid-range phone.

4. Philips W6610 – 5,300mAh

Philips W6610 launch happened in the H1 of 2014, which was quite long ago. However, the W6610 will always be remembered when it comes to smartphones with huge batteries. That is because of the machine’s 5,300mAh cell. To have a fuller view of Philips W6610 specs, please take  a look at the following table.

5. Gionee Marathon M4 – 5,000mAh

If you think Lenovo is the only company that cares about big battery smartphones, you may have to change your mind. Gionee appears to have the same interest and they have been producing many devices equipped with huge batts. One of them is Gionee Marathon M4 which comes with a 5,000mAh cell, absolutely big enough to satisfy those who want their phones to last more than just 24 hours. Here are some key Gionee Marathon M4 specs:

Those are the 5 best smartphones we can think of to introduce to you. They all have huge batteries so that you can use them in a longer time to work, study and relax. What are your opinions? Are they good enough? 

Just recently, in late October, Asus CEO has officially had his first words about the company’s upcoming flagship for 2016: Asus Zenfone 3. According to what we know for now, Asus Zenfone 3 will feature 6GB RAM, USB Type C, a strong processor by Intel Atom, 4500 mAH or bigger and a decent camera sensor. According to what we know for sure, Asus Zenfone 3 will be one of the most potential smartphone bombs in the market next year.

As the smartphone industry we have right now are more competitive than ever, the Asus Zenfone 3 is not the only good beast to be expected. We have for you 4 more devices, also with very favorable features and great potential to become best-sellers. Check out what Asus Zenfone 3 rivals have to offer.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 is definitely a super star lately. This future flagship from the Korean giant will feature their own chip set Exynos 8890, proven to be one of the most powerful ever. The device will also offer a brand new camera experience for users , as Samsung is negotiating with Sony to take over their IMX 300

2. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus

This Sony Xperia Z5 Plus is targeted to be one of the first mobile devices to try on premium Snapdragon 820 chip set. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus specs we know for now include: 5.3 inch FHD IPS Display, 4GB RAM, 23MP camera with the famous IMX 300 sensor that Samsung is trying to buy. To power the handset we have 3100 mAH battery. Enough to beat Asus Zenfone 3, do you think?

Actually, Sony Xperia Z5 Plus is a concept designed by Babak Soren. He is the same designer for Sony Xperia S5 concept that we all love. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus design comes with different color options to best fit a wider range of customers. Anyhow, we hope that Sony will bring this promising Xperia Z5 successor to real life soon.

3. Huawei Mate 8

Kirin 950 is a powerful chip set by Huawei, with super crazy benchmark result, impressing many users. The Huawei Mate 8 is the smartphone planned to feature the processor.

Earlier in PricePony, we have marked that Huawei Mate 8 can be a direct rival to Samsung Galaxy S7, emphasizing that it can be one of the very competitive Asus Zenfone 3 rivals in 2016

4. HTC One M10

This One M10 smartphone by HTC is much more silent than other three counterparts. This is why not many people really know how awesome HTC One M10 can be. Here are some specs we can start expecting by now:

• Display : 5.5-inch QHD screen(2,560 x 1,400 resolution)
• 4th generation Corning’s Gorilla Glass
• Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 820/ Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810
• 6GB RAM
• 64GB and 128GB Internal memory
• 27-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera

Asus Zenfone 3 is such a great beast. However, these 4 Asus Zenfone 3 rivals above are not less awesome. Which among the 5 do you find most attempting?

We are heading to the end of 2015 and preparing to welcome a new year with more new technologies and devices, including smartphones. So, today, we would like to check again what the best handsets for all aspects of a smartphone are, and of course there would be more in the next weeks. However, now, we’d like to introduce the first 6 machines to you!

Top BEST Chinese smartphones for 2015

1. Best rear camera: Gionee Elife E8 – 24MP

Yes, it is the Gionee Elife E8, the one that can take 120MP photos by its 24MP rear shooter cooperating with software. In other words, the sensor takes advantage of PDAF (phase detection autofocus) to have an extremely fast focus speed from 0.08 to 0.20 seconds. Therefore, we are so satisfied to give it the title “Best rear camera smartphone of the year”. As for the front cam, its 8MP snapper is also a perfect feature for those who love taking selfies!

2. Best front camera: ASUS ZenFone Selfie – 13MP

Nowadays, 5MP fron-facing cam is becoming so popular and 8MP one can be easily spotted on the market. So, what we were looking for had to be super impressive, and we found ASUS ZenFone Selfie. From the name, it is surely a device specializing in taking selfies by the 13MP secondary shooter.

3. Best battery: Lenovo Vibe P1 – 5,000mAh

This is also what makes Lenovo special. The phone can definitely last about 2 days and above. Besides, it features Rocket Charge tech which allows P1 to reach 3 hours of non-stop calling with just 5 minutes of charging. Wow!

For other Lenovo Vibe P1 specs, we’ve got a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5GHz chip, a fingerprint sensor built in the home button, 3GB RAM plus 16GB of expandable storage (up to 128GB via microSD card). Moreover, Lenovo Vibe P1 sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash plus a 5MP front-facing snapper, a dual SIM and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

4. Best display: Elephone Vowney

After checking many 2K smartphones, we found out that Elephone Vowney was one of them and equipped with up to 535 ppi, higher than some other Chinese Quad HD handsets such as Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, ZTE Axon Pro, ZTE Nubia Max, etc. As a result, it should be listed here, right?!

In terms of Elephone Vowney specs, there are an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6795, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, an up to 20.7MP rear plus an 8MP camera, and a 4,200mAh battery to be basic. Those are such top features on the market now! If we have a prize for “The Best Smartphone of the Year”, Elephone Vowney is absolutely a potential candidate!

5. Best RAM: Vivo X6 5GB RAM

Say, this can be the very first 5GB RAM smartphone in 2015 and perhaps will start a whole new trend next year. Vivo X6 is considered as a beast because it owns the first deca-core chip for smartphone in the world Helio X20, powering the phone together with the strongest 4 GB RAM at the moment and 1GB RAM dedicated to graphics.

Other Vivo X6 specs include a 6-inch Quad HD screen, Force Touch tech, a 21 MP camera and a 4,000 mAh battery to be on-board. Wow, with just those features, the X6 is really a fantastic flagship of Vivo and another powerful competitor for “The Best Smartphone of the Year” prize!

6. Best price: OnePlus X

OnePlus X has just been launched recently but we chose it because of the specs and design are so good when compared to its price as well as others’. Spec-wise, OnePlus X specs own a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, a non-removable lithium-polymer 2,525mAh battery and a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. In addition, 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage are on-board together with OxygenOS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. As for the camera, there are a 13MP rear f/2.2 snapper with 0.2-second autofocus and phase detection autofocus, plus an up to 8MP front-facing shooter.

And as we mentioned, OnePlus X price is very affordable at $249 (RM1,070), which helps it become the smartphone with best  price in 2015. Do you agree with our choice?

Those are the first 6 best smartphones in 2015 we want to announce. There are more titles and more gorgeous machines this year but please wait for other posts! We’ll come back real soon!

Xiaomi is a big smartphone manufacturer in China and this year, it has many products that attract much people’s attention. As a result, we would like to look back and list down what Xiaomi smartphones have been able to impress us as well as a lot of consumers most.

Top Xiaomi smartphones 2015 for under RM1000

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 – Strong and Affordable

This seems most people’s favorite budget smartphone from the manufacturer Xiaomi. As we know, a few days ago, Xiaomi Malaysia held an event to for Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 launch here and revealed Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Malaysia as well. It costs you only RM649 and definitely fits perfectly our popular sub RM 750 price group. So, with that amount of money, what do we have?

2. Xiaomi Mi4c better at dealing with heating issue

Before Mi4c, we have Xiaomi Mi4i which is also an affordable smartphone and the specs are good enough, but it has received many complaints about overheating issue. So, maybe because of that, the company decided to release Xiaomi Mi4c with better specifications yet the price did not really change. Accordingly, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM version costs 1,299 Yuan (about RM893) and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM ver costs a bit more, 1,499 Yuan (~RM1,030).

3. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro with the most powerful 4GB RAM

We cannot deny that Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is the beast among Xiaomi products. It comes with the best hardware currently including a 5.7-inch QHD display with 515 PPI and an octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC chip. Moreover, it owns the powerful 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, a 3090mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, and a pair of 13MP camera (Sony IMX214 sensor) with OIS, and 4MP front-facing one with 2-micron pixels.

Specially, Xiaomi Mi Note Pro Price is also not a problem for those who want to purchase it. 2,999 Yuan (~RM2,060) and you will be the owner of this beast.

4. Xiaomi Mi5 to come with the newest chip Snapdragon 820

Last but not least, we would like to talk about the coming flagship Xiaomi Mi5. The phone is said to be introduced when the chip it is going to use – Snapdragon 820, has already debuted. And SD820 did it, so we hope the Xiaomi Mi5 release date will be officially announced in the next weeks.

Xiaomi Mi5 specs are anticipated to be a 5.3-inch Quad HD display, 4GB RAM paired with 16GB or 64GB of internal storage. Its camera combo consists of a 16MP shooter with LED flash and OIS support. In addition, a 3,030mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor will also be on-board.

Well, those are the 4 Xiaomi smartphones that we think are the most impressive in 2015. Do you agree with the list or do you have any other ideas to make it better? Share with us!

You like 4GB RAM smartphones, but you also like to buy one with no more than RM1,550? That is quite a difficult question. However, we are here to help you find the answer. Now, let’s have a look at the following 4GB RAM smartphones for under RM1550!

Top smartphones with 4GB RAM for under RM1550

1. ASUS ZenFone 2

Despite being launched in the H1 of 2015, ASUS ZenFone 2 4GB RAM is still a hot item on the shelves because of its specs and price. At the moment, you can completely purchase one at RM1,100 and the handset is equipped with fantastic features such as a 5.5” Full HD display, a 3,000mAh battery, 32GB of storage and a 13MP + 5MP cam combo.

2. ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe

Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe is yet another amazing flagship from the Taiwanese company. It has a distinctive back cover that no other ZenFone looks similar. Together with 4GB RAM, the ZenFone 2 Deluxe offers a 128GB ROM option. This is just too ideal for any heavy users.

Other ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe specs include a Intel Atom Z3580/Z3560 chip, a 13MP + 5MP camera combo, a 5.5″ Full HD screen, and a 3,000mAh battery. We can see that this handset sports many good features, but the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe price is under RM1550, which is a good deal for consumers.

3. Elephone Vowney

So, we guess this can be the most interesting smartphone in the list as it not only has 4GB RAM but also boasts a 5.5-inch 2K display. For other Elephone Vowney specs there are an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6795 chipset, 32GB ROM, a 4,200mAh batt, a fingerprint scanner and a gorgeous 20.7MP rear camera using a Sony Exmor IMX230 sensor and supporting autofocus and 4K video recording. The front-facing shooter is super cool, especially for selfie lovers, since it is capable of up to 8 megapixels. Wow, what a wonderful device!

4. Lenovo K80

If ASUS ZenFone 2 is the world’s smartphone featuring 4GB RAM, Lenovo K80 may be its best rival since K80 sports 4GB RAM and a huge 4,000mAh battery yet costs less than ZenFone 2 4GB RAM. Other Lenovo K80 specs contain a 5.5” 1080p display, a 64-bit Intel Atom processor, 64GB ROM, and a 13MP rear snapper with OIS. One of its selling points is Lenovo K80 price which is set at CNY 1799 for 4GB + 64GB version initially (about RM1,235) and can be dropped by now.

Well, those are the 4GB RAM smartphones that may meet your demands. Have you been able to pick out one? Come on, share your choice your choice!

Due to the openness of Android, you may think that it cannot prevent malware effectively but iOS can. However, today perhaps you will change your mind when reports say that Android is safer and more secure than iOS.

Android may be not 100% secure but iOS is even less secure!

This is a study conducted by Checkmarx and AppSec Labs. Accordingly, Apple’s App Store is filled with apps vulnerable to security if compared to Android apps. In other words, harmful elements can approach the phones with iOS more easily than the ones with Android OS.

Besides, the report of the study mentions a critical vulnerability is defined as one “that exposes a major security risk with a direct exploit (not needing user involvement). If exploited, the security threat might cause major damage to the application and/or have major impact on the company,” which hints that iOS is not a malware-proof operating system and unfortunately there is no safe OS in the world at the moment. Hackers even like being challenged by attacking big names known as unbreakable.

“With More Than 1.5 Million Apps Available In The Two Main App Stores, Apple And Android, And Hundreds Of Billions Of Downloads To Date, The Mobile Landscape Has Quickly Become The Main Playground For Hackers And Attackers.”

Thanks to the study, we now know 36 percent of Android apps and up to 40 percent of iOS apps were possibly dangerous. We would not be surprised if cases like InstaAgent on the App Store happen again (it was reported to have been leaking Instagram username and passwords, sending them to some remote server and publishing unauthorized images without their owners’ permission.

Android is better than iOS, but is it totally good news?

Well, actually we are not very happy to know this result even when it proves Android is better than iOS. We are caring more about users’ privacy once using their own handsets. Hopefully someday there will be a 100% secure OS for us to use!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip was released not long ago but we are afraid that it cannot be the only new and super powerful chip at the moment since Exynos 8890 (aka Exynos 8 Octa) chip which features Samsung custom CPU cores and advanced LTE has joined the race!

Beast chip Samsung Exynos 8890 for Samsung Galaxy S7!

Pretty like Snapdragon 820, the Exynos 8890 is a chip built on a 14-nm process. It means the distance between the chip’s microscopic components is 14 nanometers, making the power consumption and heat generation lower. Besides, the Exynos 8890 comes with 64-bit octa-core design, 4 Cortex A53 chips (the power efficient ones) and 4 Samsung’s custom cores (providing necessary grunt for intense apps). It is also known as the very first chip of Samsung to sport designed custom cores. According to Samsung, their Exynos 8 Octa gives 30% more performance and 10% better efficiency if compared to its predecessors.

In terms of graphics, it is handled by Mali-T880, supporting 4K and improving the performance up to 40% when compared with the GPU of the Samsung Exynos 7420. Moreover, this new Samsung chip also integrates with LTE Cat. 12/13 and no doubt that it is the first high-end chip in the house to sport built-in LTE. As a result, any product boasting the processor will have greater performance, efficiency, cost, and design. Specially, the LTE Cat. 12 is said to be able to download things with speeds of up to 600Mbps.

We can easily notice that Exynos 8890 is created as a beast chip and definitely will be used for flagship smartphones. So, it is pretty sure that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 is going to be launched with Exynos 8890 in early 2016. However, some sources claimed the Galaxy S7 could have a variant equipped with the Snapdragon 820, which somehow will show us the differences between the two strongest and latest chipsets.

Exynos 8890 availability

Exynos 8890 was introduced and its commercial production will begin by the end of 2015, according to a Korean report, promising there will be many fantastic devices coming, including Samsung Galaxy S7.

Taking selfies has been a popular trend in the world nowadays. Therefore, having a smartphone equipped with the best front camera is getting more important. Especially, if you want to take selfies in low-light conditions, a LED flash on the front surface is a must-have. So, here are the very best Android smartphones with this cool feature you can find on the shelves easily:

Top Selfie smartphones with LED Flash

1. Huawei Honor 7 Specs

2. Huawei Honor 7i Specs

3. HTC Desire Eye Specs

4. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Specs

5. ASUS ZenFone Selfie Specs

6. Samsung Galaxy J7 Specs

Top Selfie smartphones with LED Flash for 2016

Well, those are the best smartphones we found available on the shelves and they all come with LED flashes on the front surfaces. So, your selfies would be so beautiful!